The crash occurred around 5:25 p.m. at Twentynine Palms Highway and White Feather Road. According to earlier reports, the collision involved a Sheriff’s Department vehicle and a white pickup truck.
Joshua Tree, CA – Authorities have identified the pedestrian killed in a collision involving a San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department vehicle on Twentynine Palms Highway in Joshua Tree on Friday, October 9, 2026.
The County Medical Examiner identified the victim as James Whitmore, 76, of Twentynine Palms. Whitmore was pronounced dead at the scene following the collision.
The crash occurred around 5:25 p.m. at Twentynine Palms Highway and White Feather Road. According to earlier reports, the collision involved a Sheriff’s Department vehicle and a white pickup truck.
One person was reportedly trapped inside the pickup truck, prompting emergency crews to respond and assist. The sheriff’s deputy involved in the collision was not injured, according to the department.
The California Highway Patrol is investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision.